B_Boheme
B_Boheme, originally known as Bourgeois Boheme, is a UK vegan footwear brand. It makes handcrafted shoes to order using materials that contain no animal products, including the glues.
| Founder | Alicia Lai |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Former name | Bourgeois Boheme |
| Model | Made to order |
| Materials | 100% vegan, including glues |
| Website | bboheme.com |
What is B_Boheme?
B_Boheme is a British footwear label built entirely around vegan construction. The brand, which first traded as Bourgeois Boheme, was founded by Alicia Lai, a qualified podiatrist, and positions itself as a maker of ethical, animal-free shoes for women and men.
Products and positioning
Every pair is 100% vegan, and that extends to the adhesives used in construction. The material mix includes polymers derived from cereal crops, viscose made from tree pulp and recycled polyester produced from plastic bottles. Shoes are handcrafted and made to order rather than produced in large runs, an approach that reduces unsold stock.
The relaunch collection, the first new range in two years, included styles such as:
- The AIMEE Flat
- The SCOUT Sneaker
Why it matters
B_Boheme sits at the meeting point of two shifts in footwear: the move away from leather towards bio-based and recycled alternatives, and the interest in made-to-order production as a way to cut overproduction. A founder with a podiatry background also gives the brand a focus on fit and foot health that is uncommon among small ethical labels. For buyers tracking sustainable footwear, it is an example of how a niche vegan brand has reshaped its model around demand-led manufacturing rather than seasonal stock.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded B_Boheme?
B_Boheme was founded by Alicia Lai, a qualified podiatrist.
Are B_Boheme shoes vegan?
Yes. All shoes are 100% vegan, including the glues, and use plant-derived and recycled materials.